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anyone think about those multi octane petrol dispensers. you know one nozzle to dispense all those octanes.85-87-89-91. well i wonder how much of that 85 is in the line when or whatever the one before you dispensed. i always look for dedicated super lines. one for each octane. am i wasting my time
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Originally Posted by blupleous
anyone think about those multi octane petrol dispensers. you know one nozzle to dispense all those octanes.85-87-89-91. well i wonder how much of that 85 is in the line when or whatever the one before you dispensed. i always look for dedicated super lines. one for each octane. am i wasting my time
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your wasting your time since 87 >>>> 93 in terms of the power in each. Our motors aren't high enough compression to require 93. And well even f4i's at 12:1 say you need to use at least 86 octane. I've run 87 for a long time now and not 1 issue
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it took me a while to get back to this. the label located under the seat right forward of the tool stash recommends the use of 91 yet the manual states "86 or above" hmmm. glad you guys are here
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I ran 91 for a few weeks on a friend's recommendation. For a week now, I've switched back to 87, and not only does my bike feel stronger, and my wallet heavier, but I have my libido back and all the girls can't keep their hands off me. 
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Originally Posted by EngineNoO9
yeah I ran nothing but 93 at first. now I run nothing but 87
hehe after i suggested that you were wasting some money, the 636 is 13:1 and she doesnt like anything below 91, i tried a half tank with 89, she got upset hahaha
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I've found I get an additional 20 miles distance with 91 versus 87 octane, and have snappier response above 90 mph, but then again, I've leaned out my jets and am at an altitude of 6000 ft.
Theoretically, I should be able to use a -lower- octane but for some reason, my gas milage suffers and the bike feels sluggish with 87. Then again, I notice a severe difference between 5W and 20W oils to the point of maddness. I must be hyper-sensitive.
Theoretically, I should be able to use a -lower- octane but for some reason, my gas milage suffers and the bike feels sluggish with 87. Then again, I notice a severe difference between 5W and 20W oils to the point of maddness. I must be hyper-sensitive.
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"90 mph" you must be at the track right
thanks for ringing in. i would still like to how much is left in the line on those multi dispensers. i like to think i am getting what i pay for at the pump. maybe the department of scales and measures will know? i havent tried 87 yet. but will.
thanks for ringing in. i would still like to how much is left in the line on those multi dispensers. i like to think i am getting what i pay for at the pump. maybe the department of scales and measures will know? i havent tried 87 yet. but will.
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Originally Posted by mikecronis
I've found I get an additional 20 miles distance with 91 versus 87 octane, and have snappier response above 90 mph, but then again, I've leaned out my jets and am at an altitude of 6000 ft.
Theoretically, I should be able to use a -lower- octane but for some reason, my gas milage suffers and the bike feels sluggish with 87. Then again, I notice a severe difference between 5W and 20W oils to the point of maddness. I must be hyper-sensitive.
Theoretically, I should be able to use a -lower- octane but for some reason, my gas milage suffers and the bike feels sluggish with 87. Then again, I notice a severe difference between 5W and 20W oils to the point of maddness. I must be hyper-sensitive.
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Originally Posted by marmaladeboy
I ran 91 for a few weeks on a friend's recommendation. For a week now, I've switched back to 87, and not only does my bike feel stronger, and my wallet heavier, but I have my libido back and all the girls can't keep their hands off me.
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Originally Posted by cliffhangerstx
do you feel a spring in your step, and are you the envy of the neighborhood? Can I get a sample pack of that?? or should I just start using 89 again? Hmm points to ponder
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Originally Posted by blupleous
"90 mph" you must be at the track right thanks for ringing in. i would still like to how much is left in the line on those multi dispensers. i like to think i am getting what i pay for at the pump. maybe the department of scales and measures will know? i havent tried 87 yet. but will.
thanks for ringing in. i would still like to how much is left in the line on those multi dispensers. i like to think i am getting what i pay for at the pump. maybe the department of scales and measures will know? i havent tried 87 yet. but will.
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Originally Posted by superhawk22
This question was asked in Cycle World's tech section once, I know I have the issue somewhere and will try to find it. I believe it was a pretty insignificant amount like a 16th of a gallon or something like that. Oh and I used high test before and switched, enjoy the savings.
There you have it folks, consider this thread beaten, bound, dead, and buried...LOL...J/K
So what if you use 87 but add an octane boost to the tank? Hmm, could we open yet another can of worms?? LOL
